After months of preparation, the Blended Retirement System (BRS) Opt-In Period is about to make its year-long debut! Beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, over 30,000 active duty and Reserve members will have the choice to opt-in to the BRS. Here's how.... [Read More]

The newest episode of the Coast Guard Paratus Report is now live! In this episode, we'll show you how to make your BRS election in Direct Access and provide a reminder about the Cyber Awareness Challenge so you don't get locked out of your workstation in 2018! ... [Read More]

This year's theme, "Teens Need Families, No Matter What," centers on teenagers who have spent years in foster care needing the commitment and care of a loving family to help them transition into adulthood.... [Read More]

Blog series created by Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Myers. This is the eleventh in a series of Q&A blog posts highlighting enlisted female leaders serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Be sure to check back monthly for more career insight, mentorship and inspiration.
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Once a month, Coast Guard All Hands will feature "Dear Coast Guard Family," a column for Coast Guard families by Coast Guard spouse Rachel Conley. This first post offers some heartfelt words in celebration of Military Family Month.... [Read More]

All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information. * NOTE: The series does not contain all of the new messages, just select ones. Click here to view […]... [Read More]

Written by Coast Guard Commandant Adm.Paul Zukunft For more than 227 years, the men and women of the United States Coast Guard have served for a cause far greater than themselves. This year is no different. In late August the […]... [Read More]

After four years, hundreds of interviews and thousands of words, this will be my last installment of From the Homefront, and I wanted to take the chance to express my gratitude for the opportunity to share your lives in this space.... [Read More]

With the upcoming changes in TRICARE taking place in January 2018, you may have questions about what actions you need to take to ensure TRICARE coverage. First, all beneficiaries should ensure their information is correct in DEERS . Here is what else you need to know:
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